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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
Your distractible 3rd house and your responsible 6th house come into conflict due to this temperamental Moon-Venus square.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
Spring is a transitional season, after all, so shorter hemlines can be risky during temperamental weather.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The temperamental Moon activates your 3rd House of Communication, forming a supportive trine to rebellious Uranus in your 7th House of Companions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
As the temperamental Moon enters your sign, you’re bolstered to stand up and state your needs without apology.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
Spring is a transitional season, after all, so shorter hemlines can be risky during temperamental weather.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The temperamental Moon activates your 3rd House of Communication, forming a supportive trine to rebellious Uranus in your 7th House of Companions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
As the temperamental Moon enters your sign, you’re bolstered to stand up and state your needs without apology.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
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Both Lionfish and Fifth & Rose are serving up creative cocktails, while Fifth & Rose skews a little moodier into the night and would make a romantic date spot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The exaggerated use of black in this trendy backyard by Allweather Landscape gives the space a super modern and moody look.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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Following Maduro’s capture, Venezuela has entered a volatile and highly managed political transition, one shaped as much by Washington as by internal dynamics.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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By contrast, the Republican plan relies on one-off gimmicks and volatile funding schemes that don’t last.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Mercury will eventually square off with Pluto on May 5, triggering everything from impulsive decisions to over-the-top reactions.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Before medical intervention, some patients are impulsive with their eating and constantly think about their next meal.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Known for his unpredictable, edgy behavior and fiery personality, Gritty has expanded the traditional boundaries of what a sports team mascot can be or do.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Special legislative sessions are unpredictable, and people on both sides say the Florida fight is far from over, with mistrust of the medical establishment still running high after the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Kerry Sheridan,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals, unstable molecules that cause cell damage.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Some critics argue that the clean energy transition simply trades one dependency for another, shifting reliance from fossil fuels controlled by unstable actors to supply chains heavily concentrated in China.—
Jennifer Granholm,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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